From Owen Akenzua, Asaba
Delta State governor, Sheriff Oborevwori said he is preparedfor bad contractors who execute shoddy jobs for the state.
The governor vowed severe sanctions for them and site engineers who okay shoddy jobs for payment.
Oborevwori issued the warning shortly after inspecting the 6.5 kilometre Achalla-Ibusa Road being executed by the state government.
The governor, who frowned at the poor quality drainage executed by the contractor, reiterated that his administration would not tolerate any shoddy job.
He disclosed that his decision to inspect the project stemmed from an unsatisfactory feedback he received from individuals he previously sent to evaluate the project.
Oborevwori noted that he would prioritise road inspection this year, adding that his goal is to ensure that his administration constructs quality road projects worthy of commissioning.
“This year, we are starting with more of inspection. The work on Achalla-Ibusa Road is bad, very bad. I have told the commissioner and the director that we cannot accept the drainage.
“The poor drainage will not affect the stone basing and asphalting of the road; so, the contractor can continue by taking advantage of the dry season.
“This will serve as a warning to other contractors. There is no project that l will not inspect. If you do bad work, we will not pay you. Even if we paid you, the site engineer will be in trouble.
“This government will not tolerate a situation where site engineers connive with contractors to deliver sub-standard projects,” he warned.
The governor pointed out that his administration would not spend money on projects for which Deltans would not get value for the money spent.
The governor, who also inspected the recently completed two-kilometre road leading to 63 Brigade Barracks in Aboh-Ogwashi, lauded the contractor for the speedy execution of the project.
Other projects inspected by the governor include the gully erosion site along Okpanam-Ibusa bypass, perimeter fence and road around Asaba International Airport, as well as Kwekagbor Layout, opposite Summit Junction, Asaba.
